Some changes in memory and cognition are a natural part of aging. However, it can become a more significant concern for some people and could disrupt daily life when it’s more severe. According to a ...

This is the second of three chapters exploring risk and protective factors and interventions relevant to cognitive aging. Chapter 4A discusses lifestyle factors and the physical environment, and ...

Socioeconomic factors such as education, occupation, and wealth influence the likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or dementia in later life and whether a person is likely to recover, finds a ...

With approximately 6.7 million Americans currently living with dementia, researchers have begun exploring factors beyond genetics that might influence cognitive decline. Recent findings have uncovered ...

Children who grow up in stressful environments often have elevated levels of "the stress hormone” cortisol, which can impair cognitive development. New research shows that some children growing up ...

Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that women not only experience a higher ...

Dementia, which affects one in 10 older adults, is not a normal part of aging. Early detection and risk reduction are crucial ...